In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil.
The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968).
Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace.
As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery.
Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door.
The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more.
Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village.
The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act.
The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
音量逐渐推高，情绪越来越浓，唱的是生活的琐碎，歌的是生命的长度。每一个音符都在细数时间，每一个音调都饱含着对生活的热爱。不论朋友、爱人，失落、迷惘，都是灵感的来源，让自己疯魔，铸就为一个艺术家。当最后来了一个call back，结合到真实的人物，一阵眼泪感叹世事无常。
那些还留在这个行业、为了梦想默默奋斗的创作者们，为自己唱一首生日歌吧。
用剧作者自己的音乐剧来拍音乐剧传记片实在是再适合不过了。Jonathan的天赋是无可比拟的，他的悲剧为Rent更是蒙上一丝传奇色彩。加菲的表演有功无过，尽管唱功跟专业歌手比还是差了点。影片里能看到不少之后Rent的影子，比如What You Own，La Vie Bohème等等。对Sunday in the Park with George的致敬也很妙，还有很多惊喜客串（林漫威，Hadestown里饰演Hermes的André De Shields，Hamilton饰演大姐二姐的Renée Elise Goldsberry和Phillipa Soo，还有Helen Mirren）。整体而言十分动人，旁边的观众几度都要落泪了。
前半剪辑节奏有点凌乱无法入戏，后半渐入佳境
一边是默片重获新生转为有声电影，一边是老妇人离世，另一种形式的死与新生。
音量逐渐推高，情绪越来越浓，唱的是生活的琐碎，歌的是生命的长度。每一个音符都在细数时间，每一个音调都饱含着对生活的热爱。不论朋友、爱人，失落、迷惘，都是灵感的来源，让自己疯魔，铸就为一个艺术家。当最后来了一个call back，结合到真实的人物，一阵眼泪感叹世事无常。
不得不说管家艳福齐天，每集都能找到好对象，这次还攀上了好莱坞明星
"They are singing happy birthday, you just wish you could run away."
（7.0/10）林漫威真是活力四射，他可以说是有韵的索金？但是对我个人来说，他看起来比索金感觉好很多，汉密尔顿、身在高地、倒数时刻中各种形式都好看，也许是音乐本身的感染力使然。可惜的是我这辈子的音乐素养是没法再深入思考了。
看完没想到后劲这么大，怅然若失。前面有多甜蜜，最后我就哭得有多惨。大家都有了归宿，也好。再见了，再见。
（7.0/10）林漫威真是活力四射，他可以说是有韵的索金？但是对我个人来说，他看起来比索金感觉好很多，汉密尔顿、身在高地、倒数时刻中各种形式都好看，也许是音乐本身的感染力使然。可惜的是我这辈子的音乐素养是没法再深入思考了。
音乐真的很棒，然而搞艺术其实跟做学术也很类似，你要写了一部（篇）又一部（篇），也不知道哪天可以成功……
每次看唐顿无论是剧集还是“电影”，都有一种小时候看TVB或者香港贺岁片的感觉，剧情很紧凑，节奏也快，像是在吃麻辣烫，各种串串加上味精调料摆你面前。这部电影版为了强调自己真的是电影，把电影发展史都加进来了，作为影迷，我表示——没有被“按摩”到。贵族太太的声音比底层出生电影女明星的声音更适合上电影，且那位底层出生的电影女明星就要被塑造成粗鄙无礼，这种设定我本身就不是很喜欢，似乎隐隐暗示：新技术的到来，反而让底层（口音）“原形毕露”，这个世界终究是贵族阶层的。无论唐顿把楼上楼下的关系描写的多么其乐融融，但那种阶级内核是不会消融在贵族太太和老爷们的浅笑盈盈里的。这也就是为什么我觉得她像TVB，用“一家人齐齐整整”来粉饰内在的保守封建的气质。
看了电影1前的10分钟剧集回顾和电影1、2的预告片大概可以迅速捡起剧情。法国的风景让人再次，好想出国旅行度假。婚礼开头葬礼结尾，有喜有悲而唐顿永远如此优雅。520上映真是应景，几乎所有角色都成双成对，没想到在电影里被狗粮喂饱。管家和男主演那段我猜一定有删减。英式口音太好听了。‖NewEra真的很切题。
加菲完全融入了角色，这一次他很用力，褒义的。
最后有点感人，加菲老了但露出脆弱一面的时候还是像小朋友
tick tick boom
拥有非常饱满的情绪，但是音乐剧电影，，，，，以后还是绕道走。
"you start writing the next one, and after you finish that one, you start on the next, and on and on, that's what it is to be a writer."
老夫人去世，临死还来了一个桃花事件，额外得到一棟法国的别墅，主人心甘情愿给。玛丽参与电影制作了，剧情没有1好玩
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